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Prisoner (103,616) by MusicfanJ from Germany 'Prisoner" is indeed special. I love the almost 80ies sound of it, I love her rap. For me the song is just fun. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 13:41) this is a reply to message 103,615

Prisoner (103,615) by Bobby A from United States What makes this song so iconic? Is it because MC raps? Is it because of it being such outlier in her catalog before Infinity? Is it because it is MC's cheeseiest song ever? I always skipped over Prisoner because to me it doesn't go with the other songs. MC hates it too. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 04:42)

Prisoner (103,615) by Bobby A from United States What makes this song so iconic? Is it because MC raps? Is it because of it being such outlier in her catalog before Infinity? Is it because it is MC's cheeseiest song ever? I always skipped over Prisoner because to me it doesn't go with the other songs. MC hates it too. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 04:42)

The greats (103,614) by Randy from USA I can't even joke Edward, I just got banned from an open mic poetry venue for a line I wrote criticizing the use of the third person plural pronoun. Anyway, everyone brought up good points about the future. We don't know what the flowers Mariah gets 100 years from now will look like or what charts, music consumption will be. I'm surprised Billboard is still around and tallying to be honest. I just love the brilliance of My All's lyric and final chorus. The ominous Vision of Love and Fantasy (pop version) openings. The camp Heartbreaker, Honey and Loverboy videos. I'd love to see those get celebrated equally in pop culture as AIWFCIY which is now coming off as a seasonal gimmick. Oh well, I have a Right To Dream. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 03:23) this is a reply to message 103,613

The greats (103,613) by Edward from USA I remember when Social Media hit big with Facebook. I looked at people taking pictures, posting their lives online and getting their house emptied because they posted they were in the UK while their house was in the US. I decided I didn't want to be part of that. The most damaging one is TikTok, many kids have developed some sort of Tourette's syndrome because of that. I hope it goes away before the LBGTQAI2S+ takes all the letters from the alphabet and we have to communicate using symbols and noises. And don't think about it Randy, you don't get to identified as "Right to Dream". (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:56)

The greats (103,613) by Edward from USA I remember when Social Media hit big with Facebook. I looked at people taking pictures, posting their lives online and getting their house emptied because they posted they were in the UK while their house was in the US. I decided I didn't want to be part of that. The most damaging one is TikTok, many kids have developed some sort of Tourette's syndrome because of that. I hope it goes away before the LBGTQAI2S+ takes all the letters from the alphabet and we have to communicate using symbols and noises. And don't think about it Randy, you don't get to identified as "Right to Dream". (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:56) this is a reply to message 103,612

The greats (103,612) by Jamie from UK I often wonder what will happen in the future, will they all get sick off social media and having things instantly. Already with the surge in vinyl are we seeing people going back to traditional ways. I'd be quite happy with social media going as I feel it's having a negative impact on almost everything (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:23)

The greats (103,612) by Jamie from UK I often wonder what will happen in the future, will they all get sick off social media and having things instantly. Already with the surge in vinyl are we seeing people going back to traditional ways. I'd be quite happy with social media going as I feel it's having a negative impact on almost everything (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:23) this is a reply to message 103,608

The greats (103,608) by Andrew from the UK Will Christmas music, itself, survive the new modern era of downloads and social media? As on a bell curve, the peak in Christmas music "resurging" every year must surely have come and will one day be gone. Can you really not envisage a world where the kids say no to Christmas music and embrace the influx of multi-varied offers? (Friday 29 September 2023; 22:43)

The greats (103,611) by Bobby A from United States You got me thinking again, Edward. Wham's Last Christmas streaming numbers were exceedingly high last Christmas. Last Christmas may come close to being #1 this year too. Wouldn't it be cool if it were 4 weeks of the top two spots back and forth between the two biggest Christmas songs in the world. However, RATCT may keep Last Christmas at #3. We will have to wait and see come November 15th which song will contend with AIWFCIY for the top spot. This is going to be interesting to see what happens. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:19) this is a reply to message 103,609

The greats (103,609) by Edward from USA Streaming was a game changer. It has taken over radio by showing a real reflection of what's really popular. AIWFCIY is what I consider a pure number one, its position on Billboard depends on the people, not a promotional tour on radio or the record label convincing anyone. If a song is popular on streaming, radio has to pick it up. What Billboard did by changing the rules was smart and fair. If a song is the most played/heard, why should it be kept in obscurity? Changing the rules has not only benefit Mariah, she just happens to have the most popular song during the holidays, but Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" could break AIWFCIY record, should it hit number one anytime in the future, the song is 65 years old. (Friday 29 September 2023; 23:39)

The greats (103,610) by Edward from USA Well, downloading music doesn't matter anymore. Most people stream because the music is available on YouTube and many other platforms and it still counts, hence AIWFCIY hitting the stop spot for three consecutive years now. In the very distant future, I think that's a possibility though. (Saturday 30 September 2023; 00:16) this is a reply to message 103,608

The greats (103,608) by Andrew from the UK Will Christmas music, itself, survive the new modern era of downloads and social media? As on a bell curve, the peak in Christmas music "resurging" every year must surely have come and will one day be gone. Can you really not envisage a world where the kids say no to Christmas music and embrace the influx of multi-varied offers? (Friday 29 September 2023; 22:43)

The greats (103,609) by Edward from USA Streaming was a game changer. It has taken over radio by showing a real reflection of what's really popular. AIWFCIY is what I consider a pure number one, its position on Billboard depends on the people, not a promotional tour on radio or the record label convincing anyone. If a song is popular on streaming, radio has to pick it up. What Billboard did by changing the rules was smart and fair. If a song is the most played/heard, why should it be kept in obscurity? Changing the rules has not only benefit Mariah, she just happens to have the most popular song during the holidays, but Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" could break AIWFCIY record, should it hit number one anytime in the future, the song is 65 years old. (Friday 29 September 2023; 23:39) this is a reply to message 103,607

The greats (103,607) by Bobby A from United States So, why did AIWFCIY become this huge Christmas phenomenon in 2019? Or was it 2018? Was it because of the Billboard rules change or release or special editions of Merry Christmas? Did Spotify help to make it a huge 60 million dollar hit? (Friday 29 September 2023; 21:35)

The greats (103,608) by Andrew from the UK Will Christmas music, itself, survive the new modern era of downloads and social media? As on a bell curve, the peak in Christmas music "resurging" every year must surely have come and will one day be gone. Can you really not envisage a world where the kids say no to Christmas music and embrace the influx of multi-varied offers? (Friday 29 September 2023; 22:43) this is a reply to message 103,606

The greats (103,606) by Edward from USA Mariah's discography, while glorious and impressive, will eventually be in the past with those of us who have lived it as decades go by. That's why AIWFCIY is so important. AIWFCIY is bigger than Mariah herself. I doubt "I Will Always Love You", "My Heart Will On" and "Hero" will be a thing a hundred years from now. By then, she'll probably be the only diva of the past being played at Christmas time and her voice will make some people curious about her life and music. (Friday 29 September 2023; 17:12)

The greats (103,607) by Bobby A from United States So, why did AIWFCIY become this huge Christmas phenomenon in 2019? Or was it 2018? Was it because of the Billboard rules change or release or special editions of Merry Christmas? Did Spotify help to make it a huge 60 million dollar hit? (Friday 29 September 2023; 21:35) this is a reply to message 103,606

The greats (103,606) by Edward from USA Mariah's discography, while glorious and impressive, will eventually be in the past with those of us who have lived it as decades go by. That's why AIWFCIY is so important. AIWFCIY is bigger than Mariah herself. I doubt "I Will Always Love You", "My Heart Will On" and "Hero" will be a thing a hundred years from now. By then, she'll probably be the only diva of the past being played at Christmas time and her voice will make some people curious about her life and music. (Friday 29 September 2023; 17:12)

The greats (103,606) by Edward from USA Mariah's discography, while glorious and impressive, will eventually be in the past with those of us who have lived it as decades go by. That's why AIWFCIY is so important. AIWFCIY is bigger than Mariah herself. I doubt "I Will Always Love You", "My Heart Will On" and "Hero" will be a thing a hundred years from now. By then, she'll probably be the only diva of the past being played at Christmas time and her voice will make some people curious about her life and music. (Friday 29 September 2023; 17:12)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,605) by Andrew from the UK "I [guess] you're not on social media..." - What do you think *this* is? "...prolly too old to keep up huh." - I guess you're not on a spellchecker. "Well let me help you out with a short list:" - This is my point: the list is somewhat non-existent. Let's have a look: "1. "Fantasy" had a moment with Latto" - Two years ago. "2. "Its a Wrap" for months, so much she re–released it" - What number in the Billboard Charts did it reach? 3. "Touch My Body" is currently having its moment for the second time (if I'm correct)" - Do TikTok videos qualify as a 'resurgence'? I don't see Mariah booking a stadia tour on the back of them? "4. And there's "All I Want for Christmas" - You consider this a "resurgence" - it's an annual event. Behave. "All these are [streaming/social] media resurgences where the whole world lives and thrives off of these days." - That's about as spurious and as vague a comment as I have read on here. "Hope [you're] clear now." - No, but it was fun. I enjoyed ya. (Friday 29 September 2023; 17:00) this is a reply to message 103,604

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,604) by Terna from Nigeria I [guess] you're not on social media, prolly too old to keep up huh. Well let me help you out with a short list: 1. "Fantasy" had a moment with Latto 2. "Its a Wrap" for months, so much she re–released it 3. "Touch My Body" is currently having its moment for the second time (if I'm correct) 4. And there's "All I Want for Christmas" All these are [streaming/social] media resurgences where the whole world lives and thrives off of these days. Hope [you're] clear now. (Friday 29 September 2023; 13:03)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,604) by Terna from Nigeria I [guess] you're not on social media, prolly too old to keep up huh. Well let me help you out with a short list: 1. "Fantasy" had a moment with Latto 2. "Its a Wrap" for months, so much she re–released it 3. "Touch My Body" is currently having its moment for the second time (if I'm correct) 4. And there's "All I Want for Christmas" All these are [streaming/social] media resurgences where the whole world lives and thrives off of these days. Hope [you're] clear now. (Friday 29 September 2023; 13:03) this is a reply to message 103,599

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,599) by Andrew from the UK "She keeps resurging with old songs" - pray, how do you find 'resurging' and with what "old songs" is this happening? Actual information on each one, when and by what means would be helpful for people to look up. (Friday 29 September 2023; 01:19)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,603) by Bobby A from United States Touch My Body had a resurgence this year on TikTok. It's A Wrap garnered some Spotify plays and an EP release because of TikTok. Fantasy saw a resurgence because of Bradley Cooper's Free Guy movie. The Roof saw a resurgence because of her duet with Brandy for MC's Masterclass segment and the 25th Anniversary of Butterfly. The youngins are getting to know Mariah because of TikTok and movies. (Friday 29 September 2023; 05:08) this is a reply to message 103,599

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,599) by Andrew from the UK "She keeps resurging with old songs" - pray, how do you find 'resurging' and with what "old songs" is this happening? Actual information on each one, when and by what means would be helpful for people to look up. (Friday 29 September 2023; 01:19)

All I've Ever Wanted (103,602) by Bobby A from United States Doesn't it remind you of how Whitney sings Saving All My Love? You feel what these women are feeling for their man. (Friday 29 September 2023; 03:23) this is a reply to message 103,600

All I've Ever Wanted (103,600) by Andrew from the UK As much as I love Music Box 30 - it has only led me to fall back in love with All I've Ever Wanted. It is somewhat odd that this never became a big ballad single, far better than any Whitney output as it is. (Friday 29 September 2023; 01:23)

Random post - SZA (103,601) by Bobby A from United States SZA is the real deal, Terna. I love her playful decriptive lyrics that have me laughing and rooting for her at the same time. (Friday 29 September 2023; 03:20) this is a reply to message 103,598

Random post - SZA (103,598) by Terna from Nigeria I must say I'm impressed with her songwriting so far out of all the new girls, she does stand out and has an uncanny ability for storytelling, that extra something that sets her apart from the rest. Her second album is surprisingly stronger than the first and that's saying a lot because that album was a smash. "Good Days" was my most played song according to Spotify last year (2022), and I know it's still gonna be at least top 5 this year - it's that good. (Friday 29 September 2023; 00:44)

All I've Ever Wanted (103,600) by Andrew from the UK As much as I love Music Box 30 - it has only led me to fall back in love with All I've Ever Wanted. It is somewhat odd that this never became a big ballad single, far better than any Whitney output as it is. (Friday 29 September 2023; 01:23)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,599) by Andrew from the UK "She keeps resurging with old songs" - pray, how do you find 'resurging' and with what "old songs" is this happening? Actual information on each one, when and by what means would be helpful for people to look up. (Friday 29 September 2023; 01:19) this is a reply to message 103,597

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,597) by Terna from Nigeria And her entire catalog is being celebrated and rediscovered by the yougins - the reason why she keeps resurging with old songs that charted years prior. Her body of work speaks volumes. Honestly, Mariah easily has the best discography in the industry. (Friday 29 September 2023; 00:33)

Random post - SZA (103,598) by Terna from Nigeria I must say I'm impressed with her songwriting so far out of all the new girls, she does stand out and has an uncanny ability for storytelling, that extra something that sets her apart from the rest. Her second album is surprisingly stronger than the first and that's saying a lot because that album was a smash. "Good Days" was my most played song according to Spotify last year (2022), and I know it's still gonna be at least top 5 this year - it's that good. (Friday 29 September 2023; 00:44)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,597) by Terna from Nigeria And her entire catalog is being celebrated and rediscovered by the yougins - the reason why she keeps resurging with old songs that charted years prior. Her body of work speaks volumes. Honestly, Mariah easily has the best discography in the industry. (Friday 29 September 2023; 00:33) this is a reply to message 103,592

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,592) by Randy from USA The belief that AIWFCIY will be MCs greatest accomplishment scares me more than if Psy Gangnum Style had a resurgence with 21 number ones, beating the Beatles number ones record. You all have got to stop that narrative. You have no many idea how many memes are coming across my social media timeline that basically say Mariah is defrosting. An old diva past her time a la Diana Ross, I can accept. An iconic Mrs. Claus, I can't. Mariah is so much more and her entire (caps) catalogue should be celebrated. And I love you Robert. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 21:50)

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,596) by Terna from Nigeria (Friday 29 September 2023; 00:26) this is a reply to message 103,583

I Don't Wanna Cry (103,583) by Stacey from USA You forgot to include the #DemKittens edition too, lol. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 08:22)

A question for Eric (103,595) by Andrew from the UK "In jerk"? Some things should be kept to yourself, Jamie. It's very cool you were in Wembley for Rainbow. How funny that we were once in the same room. You could have been stood right next to me. However, given that you're built like a brick shithouse I would have remembered. Or possibly not as I spent most of the concert in tears. (Thursday 28 September 2023; 03:39) this is a reply to message 103,585

A question for Eric (103,585) by Jamie from UK Ah I was at Wembley too for Rainbow tour. My mum got me the ticket as I was in jerk when they went on sale. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 10:34)

Whitney Houston (103,594) by Bobby A from United States I have been very nostalgic this week from MC's early ballads to Toni Braxton to now Whitney Houston. I have to say love Whitney's early ballads like All At Once, Didn't We Almost Have It All, For The Love Of You, You Give Good Love, Saving All My Love, and Where Do Broken Hearts Go. I would be filled with so much joy listening to quiet storm radio in the late 80s and here a Whitney Houston ballad come on. You felt the pain and emotion in the song that she was singing about. Interpreting the emotion in a song and singing it with such conviction was Whitney's other gift. RIP Whitney. (Thursday 28 September 2023; 02:23)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,593) by jaker20 from US 4 of his number ones are as a featured artist on the tracks. He's the featured artist. So he will always have those asterisks. And it's not like Mariah is completely over. AIWFC literally just hit no.1 3 years ago, and if BER was handled properly, it would have been her 20th. If Mariah wanted to play that game and get 5 more number ones, she could have just done a bunch of silly collabs, like these artists number ones that no one remembers a year later. But I don't think she's that desperate. I think Mariah still has a couple of surprises up her sleeve. But even at this point, none of them will have the same career as Mariah. 19 no.1s and one of them a global timeless classic. Not even The Beatles or Elvis has a song that's in the same level as AIWFC, and never will Drake. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 22:42) this is a reply to message 103,582

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,582) by Randy from USA Should we be worried? We went through this a few years ago with Rihanna, but she has all but retired from music. Drake is cranking out songs and albums. I can definitely lob the Mariah criticism non fans give her at him. I can't name more than two of his number ones. He is tied with Madonna and ahead of Janet, Whitney and Stevie Wonder. I like Drake but his name does not belong in the same stratosphere with any of those four. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 04:33)

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,592) by Randy from USA The belief that AIWFCIY will be MCs greatest accomplishment scares me more than if Psy Gangnum Style had a resurgence with 21 number ones, beating the Beatles number ones record. You all have got to stop that narrative. You have no many idea how many memes are coming across my social media timeline that basically say Mariah is defrosting. An old diva past her time a la Diana Ross, I can accept. An iconic Mrs. Claus, I can't. Mariah is so much more and her entire (caps) catalogue should be celebrated. And I love you Robert. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 21:50) this is a reply to message 103,590

Drake gets his 12th number one (103,590) by Bobby A from United States AIWFCIY will always be MC's greatest accomplishment. It will only get bigger from the previous year. (Wednesday 27 September 2023; 16:21)

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